War
Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization
Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization President Trump’s administration has carried out military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, killing 43 people and destroying alleged drug smuggling vessels, but lacks a clear strategy or legal authorization for the actions. The strikes have been criticized as extrajudicial killings, […]
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When it comes to Ukraine peace negotiations, it’s all over the map
When it comes to Ukraine peace negotiations, it’s all over the map Donald Trump reportedly “tossed aside” Ukrainian delegation maps during his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, indicating a significant misalignment in their understanding of the conflict’s territorial dynamics. The use of maps in peace negotiations is crucial, as they can […]
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How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’
How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’ The FBI’s electronic surveillance operation played a crucial role in bringing down the Philadelphia mafia, also known as the “Mob War”, by capturing incriminating conversations between mobsters. The war was fought between […]
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Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back
Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back Venezuela and the US are edging towards war footing, but domestic concerns and international risks may hold back Washington’s actions. The US has positioned warships, an attack submarine, and aircraft in the Caribbean, destroyed suspected “go-fast” drug boats, […]
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When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters
When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters The way wars are referred to can signal the speaker’s perspective on who is responsible for the fighting and, therefore, to blame for the death and destruction that follows. Research has shown that scholars use different language […]
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China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict
China’s WWII anniversary parade rekindles cross-strait battle over war narrative − and fears in Taiwan of future conflict China’s WWII anniversary parade has reignited tensions between China and Taiwan over the war narrative, with Beijing seeking to promote its own version of history and downplay American involvement. The parade marks a significant moment in the […]
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This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven
This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska is expected to be a photo opportunity rather than a meaningful peace deal, according to veteran diplomat Donald Heflin. […]
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Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest
Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites without consulting Congress has sparked debate over whether he violated Article 1 of the US Constitution, which gives Congress the power to declare war. The […]
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Israel-Iran war recalls the 2003 US invasion of Iraq – a war my undergraduate students see as a relic of the past
Israel-Iran war recalls the 2003 US invasion of Iraq – a war my undergraduate students see as a relic of the past The Israel-Iran war has sparked concerns that it may be reminiscent of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, a war that many young people today see as a relic of the past. The […]
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Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold
Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold Despite President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, both countries launched airstrikes against each other within hours, raising concerns that the deal may not hold. Ceasefire deals often fail due […]
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